Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland
Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland is a federally qualified community health center based in Oakland, CA, with 3 clinic locations. It served 10,408 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 10,408patients in 2025
- 1%uninsured patients
- 44%at or below the poverty line
Care offered: primary care, mental health care, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland serves
44% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 77% are at or below twice that level. 1% have no insurance, 85% have Medicaid or CHIP, 0% have Medicare and 14% have private insurance. 2,564 patients were experiencing homelessness.
| Measure | This center | CA median | U.S. median | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 44% | 75% | 65% | −31 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 77% | 95% | 92% | −18 pts |
| Measure | This center | CA median | U.S. median | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 1% | 8% | 14% | −6 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 85% | 71% | 42% | +13 pts |
| Medicare patients | 0% | 8% | 11% | −8 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 14% | 10% | 24% | +5 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Mental health care | 1,136 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Well-child visits | 5,020 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 2,625 | patients vaccinated |
| Family planning | 430 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 50 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 35 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 1,514 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 722 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 177 | patients tested |
| Childhood lead tests | 943 | children tested |
Quality of care
Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland is at or above the California median on 3 of 4 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | CA median | U.S. median | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 56% | 60% | 54% | −4 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 71% | 68% | 77% | +2 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 88% | 86% | 86% | +3 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 100% | 79% | 79% | +21 pts |
Where Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 94601 | 769 | – |
| 94621 | 708 | – |
| 94607 | 680 | – |
| 94605 | 634 | – |
| 94603 | 615 | – |
| 94608 | 580 | – |
| 94606 | 478 | – |
| 94609 | 434 | – |
Children's Hospital & Research Center of Oakland locations
Children's Hospital Oakland Teen
Children's Hospital Oakland Behavioral Health
Children's Hospital Oakland Primary Care
Other health centers in California
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- West County Health Centers, Inc.
- Alameda County Health Care Services Agency
- County of Stanislaus
- Community Medical Wellness Centers USA
- Mendocino Coast Clinics, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.